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An air monitoring program should be implemented to ensure that residents surrounding the site are protected from exposure to particulate matter and formaldehyde levels that could have associated health effects.

In November of 1994 the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) personnel from the
Division of Epidemiology conducted indoor air quality sampling for formaldehyde in
response to a citizen's complaint.

In 1995 ADH personnel worked with Willamette in an attempt to allow National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to evaluate the workplace.

In July of 1997 ADH personnel from the Bureau of Health Resources toured the worksite.

In August of 1997 ADH personnel from the Bureau of Health Resources held an interview
with Mr. John Mitchell from ADPC&E. Mr. Mitchell conducted and reviewed the air
sampling information concerning Willamette.

In August of 1997 ADH personnel from the Bureau of Health Resources held an interview
with the consulting group representing Willamette Industries and with the consultant
representing the concerned citizens living near the site.

Actions Planned

Health education action: Provide information to residents in the surrounding area
regarding the investigation and results by the health department.

The Health Consultation for Willamette Industries was prepared by the Arkansas Department of
Health under a Cooperative Agreement with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR). It is in accordance with approved methodology and procedures existing at
the time the health consultation was initiated.

Tina Forrester
Technical Project Officer, SPS, SSAB, DHAC

The Division of Health Assessment and Consultation (DHAC), ATSDR, has reviewed this Health Consultation and concurs with it's findings.